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… many of the refugees of the Taranaki and Ngati Ruanui tribes fled to Matakatea's pa at Te Namu, close to Cape … peace and ended their depredations against the west coast tribes. Although his forces were reinforced by eight whalers … His heroic resistance to the Waikatos saved his and allied tribes from subjugation, and he defeated the best Waikato …
… Heuheu the Great (1780–1846). Paramount chief of Tuwharetoa tribe (Taupo). A new biography of Te Heuheu Tukino II, … of Rangituamatotoru and so united the east and west subtribes of Tuwharetoa. He earned the name “Mananui” (meaning …
… or exchange of presents must have been used by northern tribes to secure the valued pounamu. The possession of huia feathers and obsidian by northern tribes, as well as the finest garments manufactured from …
… the Maori “King” was asked to intercede among the Taranaki tribes to find a candidate for the Western Maori seat in … with the “King” movement than had the Waikato and central tribes. Te Rata died at Waahi on 1 October 1933. He was …
… his father's campaign against the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty tribes and, in 1822, he fought Te Rauparaha's Ngati Toa at … policy led to many abuses and caused much unrest among the tribes. In 1857, therefore, Tamihana visited Auckland to lay … were to suppress lawlessness and create unity among the tribes. He became interested in the “King” movement and his …
… to the powerful chiefs of the Ngati Maniapoto and Waikato tribes. He distinguished himself in the wars against the … – the Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Maniapoto, and Waikato tribes – they realised that Ngati Tuwharetoa was beginning …
… esteemed than others, were carefully conserved by all tribes. Bundles of rhizomes were collected and thoroughly …
… among the extreme anti-Pakeha faction of the “King” tribes. In March 1883, at Te Uira, Te Mahuki stopped … railway. A little later, in an effort to win the “King” tribes from Tawhiao, he attempted to occupy Alexandra …
… Heretaunga Plains was being encroached upon by the central tribes, particularly the Ngati-Ruakawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa. … in 1830, arranged with Pareihe an alliance of Hawke's Bay tribes. He was greatly influenced by the missionaries at …
… younger brother of Te Namu. In 1825, during the northern tribes' invasion, he took part in the defence of Te Papake … protection by Te Wera. Three years later the Hawke's Bay tribes, which had taken refuge at Mahia, were again … 1830s Te Hapuku engaged in a minor war with the Hutt Valley tribes; however, hostilities ceased in September 1840 when …